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Munich, DE

Beaver, PA, US

• Planned and executed procurement of raw materials consisting of thermoplastic resin, brass and aluminum bar stock, electronic components, industrial control devices, hardware, brass metal stampings, metal machined.
• Managed 25-30 suppliers located in the USA, India and China that had various lead times.
• Visited suppliers’ facilities to qualify them as new sources and assisted in the resolution of production, design, quality and/or delivery problems.
• Monitored supplier performance using metrics to assess factors such as quality, cost and delivery requirements communicated through a quarterly supplier scorecard.
• Leveraged the use of supply chain calculations to ensure the proper stock levels were kept to minimize inventory costs and adhere to the same day shipping KPI commitment for all customers.
• Worked closely with Sales, Product Management and Manufacturing to review demand and sales forecasts to ensure the proper production schedule was set to meet on-time shipping and customers’ requirements.

Export, PA, US

• Increased buying responsibilities up to $50,000 without approval of management.
• Source large and small metal fabrications from a supply base located throughout the USA and China.
• Responsible Buyer for all Aftermarket/Warranty Service requests which can vary from any commodity. Administer quotations and purchase orders upon request of Aftermarket Customer Service Representatives and Application.
• Purchasing representative on the committee for the implementation of an Engineering Change Request (ECR) and Supplier Qualification process.
• Listed responsibilities in addition to attained responsibilities from Associate Buyer Position

Export, PA, US

• Work with engineering, drafting and production control to procure material from purchase requisitions and Epicor ERP system.
• Receive and edit purchase requisitions for material and services, check for proper approval, specification, quantity, and required delivery.
• Place purchase orders with suppliers/distributors for electrical supplies, valves, machined and fabricated parts.
• Work with multiple suppliers to get the best price, delivery and quality of product to support production needs.
• Evaluate possible new sources of material supply and initiated pre-supplier qualification forms and final qualification in line with departmental objectives.
• Read, interpret and recommend changes on engineered drawings

• Managed a vendor base of 50 for a machining/fabrication/assembly manufacturer
• Purchased and negotiated price for raw material’s, supplies, tools, and equipment
• Processed/issued purchase orders to vendors/suppliers via computer system, phone and fax; this included requesting delivery and pricing confirmation
• Expedited 30+ purchase orders weekly to meet production scheduling and strict deadlines
• Effectively collaborated with engineering, quality, department supervisors, and project management to determine suitability of items purchased and vendor issues
• Performed necessary purchasing functions using Made to Manage MRP System

• Chemically tested and analyzed all manufactured cleaning products in a laboratory
• Input test data into Microsoft Excel spreadsheets
• Monitored the product’s quality throughout production by following company quality standards

• Monitored employee’s time cards and biweekly payroll for all four plant locations by using ADP e-time program
• Organized/issued benefit packets and new hire packets to employees
• Performed effective administrative functions of filing employee personal folders, faxing and scanning to maintain accurate records

• Washed, detailed, and prepped cars for painting
• Changed tires and oil
• Provided exceptional customer service to the clients

Health And Human Service, Early Childhood

Interpreting Engineering Drawings Course